What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs 550 Kč - 1 200 Kč and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs 2 100 Kč - 6 500 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Pilsen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pilsen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pilsen?

The distance between Cologne and Pilsen is 604 km. The road distance is 597.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Pilsen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pilsen without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Cologne to Pilsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pilsen bus from?

Cologne to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pilsen train from?

Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Pilsen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 700 Kč - 11 000 Kč and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Pilsen bus arrive?

Cologne to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Pilsen train arrive?

Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pilsen is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Pilsen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Pilsen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Pilsen?

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Where can I stay near Pilsen?

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Cologne to Pilsen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Pilsen by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Pilsen Central Bus Stationbus RegioJet 540
7h 58m
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Pilsenbus
10h 52m
Kč 558–1,122
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to München Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
9h 15m
Kč 3,732–10,625
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Regensburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
10h 50m
Kč 2,014–6,512
Drive 597.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pilsencar 597.6 km
5h 2m
Kč 2,195–3,170
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Köln to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 34m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
4h 50m
Kč 2,193–6,237
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 29m
Kč 1,759–5,363
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
6h 3m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
7h
Kč 1,939–5,068
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
8h 6m
Kč 3,800–11,231

Cologne to Pilsen by train

9Weekly Trains

9h 15mAverage Duration

Kč 3,732Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.1 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Pilsen, Czechia?

You can take a bus from Köln to Pilsen Central Bus Station via Frankfurt Central Train Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Muenchen Hbf in around 9h 15m.

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